Handford Wines

Now run by the charismatic, Thierry Matrot, this domaine is Meursault’s most significant in terms of vineyard holding and quality combined. Thierry is one of few modern growers who prefers to store and sell when the wine is near to maturity, foregoing the cash advantage. However he has released a few cases for sale ‘en primeur’. I assure you that the red Meursault, ‘La Piece sous le Bois’ is as great as ever. It’s unusual but I cannot commend it to you highly enough.

The Wine

In the middle of the hillside and fairly middle of the road in terms of mineral austerity versus the rich, the ripe and the exotic. So there is caramel and vanilla here to go with the zesty fruit and white nectarine notes. Beautifully sculpted, delicate in its length and with the fine acids to keep it fresh for some years. 2012 to 2019.

Single Bottle: £38.95

In a case of 12: £37.00